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Mr Atif Alvi
Consultant Colorectal, Laparoscopic & General Surgeon
MBBS, MSc, MRCS(Ed), FRCS(Ire), FRCS(Ed) General Surgery
Specialises in
I am a highly trained Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgeon. With regards to general surgical experience, I perform as a routine eg laparoscopic cholecystectomies for gallstones, open and laparoscopic hernia repairs, treatment of haemorrhoids (including radiofrequency ablation (Rafaelo) and pilonidal sinus surgery as part of my general surgical commitment.
I have performed more than 400 open and more than 300 laparoscopic colorectal operations with good surgical and oncological outcomes comparable to national standards. I have been JAG accredited since 2011 and have performed more than 2,500 colonoscopies with a completion rate of more than 96%. I have completed Training the Trainers course in colonoscopy from St Mark’s hospital London and have been accredited by JAG as a trainer.
I have completed my higher surgical training in the East of England (Cambridge) region and was awarded certificate of completion of training (CCT) in September 2010 working in various specialties of surgery and certified specialist training in colorectal surgery. Since finishing my training, I have done fellowship in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery and have been appointed in the NHS as a consultant since 2011. I have shown to be efficient, confident and safe dealing with both elective and emergency work.
During my previous consultant jobs at The Royal Marsden, St Mark’s and Hinchingbrooke hospitals, I followed the enhanced recovery programme, performed new procedures like TEO/TEMS, HALO and have been performing laparoscopic and open surgery for primary and advanced colorectal cancers, surgery for inflammatory bowel disease and Pouch surgery. At The Royal Marsden London, I have had invaluable experience of being involved in pelvic exenterative surgery and re-do colonic resections for cancer. I have now moved to West Hertfordshire hospitals NHS Trust since May 2016 for wider experience and to accept new challenges.
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Atif Alvi at Spire include:
Gastroenterology
- Colonoscopy
- Bowel surgery, colostomy and ileostomy
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
General surgery
- Haemorrhoids removal treatment
- Hernia surgery
- Gallbladder / gallstone removal (cholecystectomy)
- Surgery for anal fistula
- Surgery for anal fissure
Other treatments
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Important information about Covid-19 tests
Spire Harpenden Hospital is only able to provide Covid-19 tests to patients undergoing surgery at our hospital. Covid-19 testing or antibody tests are not available as a standalone service.
Additional information
Clinical interests
Qualification and professional memberships
Current NHS posts
West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust (Watford General Hospital; St Alban's City Hospital; Hemel Hempstead Hospital)
Contact information
| Telephone | 0800 585 112 |
| Website | http://www.atifalvi.com/ |
| Private secretary | Marguerite Watkins |
| Private secretary telephone | 01582 765015 |
| Private secretary fax | 01582 765015 |
| Private secretary email | primesecretarial@gmail.com |